Progressive Chevra Kadisha Chicago

Information

Chevra Kadisha / Burial Society

Pluralistic

pckchicago.org

[email protected]

Chicago, Illinois 60659

We are a diverse network of trained volunteers who serve all Jews regardless of background, affiliation, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Participation in gender-specific programs is based on gender identity
All registration forms have been updated for LGBTQ+ belonging (i.e. adult 1 / 2 , parents or guardians, expansive gender options, pronouns, etc)
Strategic priority of LGBTQ+ engagement

Engages with LGBTQ+ civil rights in a way that is consistent with our engagement with civil rights for any core constituency
Curriculum and educational materials reflect LGBTQ+ people and identities
Has regular programming on LGBTQ+ themes
Speakers/presenters/scholars in residence include LGBTQ+ people

Our chevra kadisha members have been trained on LGBTQ+ identities and have experience caring for transgender people
Our chevra kadisha has a procedure for caring for nonbinary and genderqueer people in ways that honor their genders (i.e. tachrichin / liturgy / attendants)
Offers and frequently uses gender-expansive ritual language
Requirements for ritual wear are trans- and nonbinary inclusive

LGBTQ+ people are represented in our senior leadership
LGBTQ+ people are represented on our board
Incoming staff and public-facing volunteers receive LGBTQ+ awareness training as part of orientation
Leadership and staff/volunteers have been trained on LGBTQ+ belonging within the past five years

National Office - Boston

1860 Washington St.
Newton, MA 02466
Phone: 617.524.9227

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